I ordered 6 skeins in 3 different colors and should get them by Sat. I was wondering if any here have used this for socks and what you thought. I like Lambs Pride for hats. I started a pair of socks using Opal and didn't like how it felt....not much give or spring so I hope the wildfoote will...

I've finished the latest jumper which is similar to a pattern I had years ago but which got lost on one of our house moves. From what I remembered I managed to work out something pretty near to the original. It is knitted in Sirdar Double Knitting (equivalent to sportweight) a 100% Acrylic yarn....

It's finally done! And just in time for some unseasonably chilly weather here in South Mississippi. The pattern is from Vogue Knitting Fall 2006, #19, Margaret O'Leary's Cabled Cardigan. I used Knit Picks Wakashan 100% baby alpaca instead of the cashmere blend called for. It's really...

I'm coming to all of you pro's before diving into sock knitting. I've been knitting for years, and have done everything from hats and scarves to sweaters, plus beaded knitting. I've done lots of hats for charity, etc., but would like to have something small and portable to have in my bag for in...

Hi Gang! I'm almost finished a baby sweater (need to buy and sew on buttons) and a cap for my DIL who is due next month. I used a very bright variegated acrylic yarn in blue/red/orange, with a touch of green here and there. They've been told it's a boy, and she was excited about the bright...

Wishing everyone peace, love and happiness always! *hugs* Gemini

For anyone concerned about Woolite because it contains bleach, it does not according to the manufacturer. Quoting from the back of my nearly empty container: "WOOLITE Fabric Wash does not contain bleach, phosphates or enzymes, which can be harsh on your clothes." The labeling indicates that...

wrote this several years ago i think it might be useful with the new Anti-plastic bags laws. --------------------------------- Hallo All I would like to share with you an idea for a ball/ bag or bag/ball , i crochet Have some Cotton and matching hook. I will use American terms. Make 1 circle by...

Certain somebodies have hunted eggs, gorged on chocolate, and are now lolling on the couch moaning about bellyaches. Shades of Halloween past :D I have finished the body of and picked up the edging for a different, less picky shawl than the Cursed Pi. I will, however, return up the Pi today and...

I forgot to mention that WEBS is having a HUGE yarn sale, in honour of their 33rd Anniversary. It ENDS, Friday, May 25, '07 @ www.yarn.com (1-800-FOR-WEBS) Enjoy, and as always, you're welcome! Hugs, Noreen -- http://www.lulu.com/yarnwright http://yarnwright.etsy.com

BB, Check your email. :D ;) Noreen -- http://www.lulu.com/yarnwright http://yarnwright.etsy.com http://yarnwright.com

Dennis, Could you please email me offlist, I sent you one that bounced back at me. Hugs, Noreen and Don -- http://www.lulu.com/yarnwright http://yarnwright.etsy.com http://yarnwright.com http://noreensknitche.com

Hi, group! Between WORKING with DH, I've been busy WORKING on 'stuff' and am grateful for the early DST (wish it was TWO HOURS, LOL!) This is the third of five skinny scarves I've been contracted to make: http://noreensknitche.weblogs.us/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/0405071425a.jpg And this is the...

The nearest LYS is about 100 miles north of here in my hometown. I visit every few months and stop by the shop to purchase something special for myself. My latest aquisition was a skein of Fiesta La Luz 100% silk, with about 210 yards. It's been sitting in my yarn basket for a couple of months,...

Happy easter ALL who have it ,,, i just poped into Rcty hall , lit all the lights and there was nobody ,, YOHHHHHHoooo thus i put on some music and practised some dancing on my own ,,, good night alll ,,, :::: mirjam

Hi, group! Between WORKING with DH, I've been busy WORKING on 'stuff' and am grateful for the early DST (wish it was TWO HOURS, LOL!) This is the third of five skinny scarves I've been contracted to make: http://noreensknitche.weblogs.us/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/0405071425a. jpg And this is the...

Mary and Dennis I've just been checking out my "to do" file and see that I haven't yet sent you a copy of the moebius I knitted a while back. Sorry for the delay as I did promise to do so. As I don't have a web page on which I can post a pattern have you please got an e-mail address I can sent it...

Have you all gone out ? picknicking? Football ? something i don`t know about??? Have a look in http://crochetinsider.com/galleryissue3.html enjoy mirjam

In reality , it`s years since anybody tried a joke on me on April first ,,,,,,, we have a friend who jokes all year round ,,, and we just stoped enjoying it . Thus instead i wish ALL a Nice joyous day ,,,, and i decided to get rid of something that Bugs me ,, TODAY ,,,,, 2 repairs i have...

Would love to yarn crawl through the Isles, too! Noreen -- http://www.lulu.com/yarnwright http://yarnwright.etsy.com http://yarnwright.com http://noreensknitche.com http://noreensknitche.weblogs.us http://optional-knitting.com